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Crime Rates Amongst Coronavirus Pandemic

By Dom Jasinauskas and Myra Leon Creator: Raed Mansour, Source: Wikimedia Commons Chicago Crime During Pandemic While a stern shelter-in-place order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot has moved Chicagoans indoors during the global pandemic, it hasn’t exactly put a halt to crime, an analysis of Chicago and FBI crime data shows. TheContinue reading “Crime Rates Amongst Coronavirus Pandemic”

Sanders vs Biden

At a time, where our selection for presidential candidates is narrowing down, it is important to view the main remaining candidates and their policies. By reviewing and having their policies organized and factually stated, it helps see their information more concretely. There is no confusion or miscommunication between who the candidates are. Sanders is aContinue reading “Sanders vs Biden”

City of Chicago, Data Maps

For full chart, click here It is important to review the availability of such a commonly forgotten service. By combining the in-service divvy stations, with Chicago neighborhoods, one is able to see where the emphasize of the bikes is placed. There seems to be an equal spread of stations between most neighborhoods. With a slightContinue reading “City of Chicago, Data Maps”

Google trends: Popularity Contest and Congress versus Zuckerberg

Data found by Google trends. To view full graphic, click here. In such a polarized politic time, it important to understand not just what is going on, but who can fix what is going on. By following this google trends graphic, we are able to see what democratic candidate is getting the most attention. AsContinue reading “Google trends: Popularity Contest and Congress versus Zuckerberg”

Top Medal Winners

View full interactive graphic here The USA leads the chart with 2,828 total medals. The record set by the Soviet Union still holds second place, with 1,204 total medals. Which is then followed closely by Germany, with 1,004 medals. Germany is then followed by Great Britain, France, Italy, Sweden, China, Russia, and the record ofContinue reading “Top Medal Winners”

Chicago Pride Parade Attendance 1985-2014

Link to full graphic: https://www.datawrapper.de/_/eL7M2/ The graphic above shows the attendance data from the Chicago Pride Parade from 1985 to 2014. It shows a consistent growth in participators. Throughout the thirty year age, attendance skyrockets. 2013 and 2014 share a similar high ranking attendance. 2014 shows a 28 time increase from 1985. The Chicago prideContinue reading “Chicago Pride Parade Attendance 1985-2014”

Quinn: Pensions Threatening MAP Grant Program

Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org By Bob Smith Gov. Pat Quinn visited DePaul University’s Loop campus on Wednesday to discuss how pension reform is harming the Monetary Award Program (MAP) college scholarships and access to higher education in Illinois. “This is so important toContinue reading “Quinn: Pensions Threatening MAP Grant Program”